Best version of Tetris? [Archive] - Retrogaming Roundtable

petewhitley

02-09-2006, 02:28 AM

jcheatle

02-09-2006, 02:31 AM

I'm probably on my own here, but I really liked the licensed NES version. I just played it to the point that the other console versions seemed "off" somehow. And I've never owned a Gameboy of any sort so yeah...

Tan

02-09-2006, 05:07 AM

Tetris DX for me, especially on a gba sp with the screen stretched.

jajaja

02-09-2006, 05:45 AM

Gameboy and NES.

RangerG

02-09-2006, 07:58 AM

Original gameboy version, but played on the GB color to give it a little color and a nicer screen view. You can't beat the original music.

dcescott

02-09-2006, 08:09 AM

arcade version
played one at a pool hall in high school
the little dude coming out and watching you screwing the pooch at the end of the game is funny.

Looking forward to getting my butt handed to me on Tetris DS March 20th!

Captain Qb

02-09-2006, 08:23 AM

I say...

Tetris on Nes, no no..
Tetris on Snes, no no no..
Tetris on N64, NO no no no..
I know..
Tetris on Gameboy! ^.^

chrisbid

02-09-2006, 08:27 AM

ive yet to play DX on GBC, but i hear that is the best version out there. if it is a minor upgrade to the original B&W, then it would pretty much have to be

i also enjoyed sega tetris on the dreamcast

tetris + monkeys = fun

hydr0x

02-09-2006, 08:35 AM

it's a close one for me between Tetris for the NES and the B&W GB Tetris, but i think the NES version wins :)

Oobgarm

02-09-2006, 08:39 AM

I'd have to go with The New Tetris on N64, followed by The Next Tetris on PSX. There's just something about those variations.

But if you want pure old school Tetris fun without gameplay addons, I'd have to go with the B&W Game Boy version. Tengen follows closely.

roushimsx

02-09-2006, 06:47 PM

The New Tetris on N64 is amazing, though the music is sadly weak (especially compared to Tetrisphere, which isn't nealry as good but has a fantastic soundtrack). It's my favorite home version of the game, especially when playing multiplayer.

Tetris GB is the best handheld version. The scoring system was perfect and the block physics were great. DX borked both of them up and added some weird bugs. When it comes to "pure" tetris, Tetris GB is where it's at.

Tetris Grand Master is pure and complete sex. I hope we get TGM Ace in the US at some point, because I LOVE the series. It's too bad Arika asked Mamedev to remove TGM2 from MAME, but at least TGM is still in there (and in Zinc) for all to enjoy. I love the insta drop, piece look ahead, hidden scoring modes, ranking system, music, graphics, etc etc etc. If TGM Ace is as good as TGM 1 and 2, then it'll easily top The New Tetris as my favorite version of the game. (never played TGM3 since I think the nearest arcade with any TypeX stuff is about 2000 miles away)

keiblerfan69

02-09-2006, 06:53 PM

Original gameboy release for sure.

jcheatle

02-09-2006, 08:24 PM

The New Tetris on N64 is amazing, though the music is sadly weak (especially compared to Tetrisphere, which isn't nealry as good but has a fantastic soundtrack). It's my favorite home version of the game, especially when playing multiplayer.

I forgot all about Tetrisphere. It's not as good as the original but I played plenty of it back in 99 or so. Definitely worth wasting a few hours on.

mr_pollock

02-09-2006, 08:35 PM

Gameboy Tetris
NES Tetris

marshmannes

02-09-2006, 08:35 PM

Tengen Tetris is the best version to get. It is technically the first Tetris game released outside the arcade. It has all the makings of a great game.

kainemaxwell

02-09-2006, 08:48 PM

The orginial, no frills Tetris for the NES for me.

EricRyan34

02-09-2006, 08:48 PM

ahh yes, the good ole black and one version.

Original Game boy alll the way baby! First time I have ever played Tetris

Jumpman Jr.

02-09-2006, 08:49 PM

I don't think anything can beat the 'cade version

freckledpeas

02-09-2006, 10:25 PM

I have to give the nod to the original Game Boy version... :)

JPeeples

02-09-2006, 11:50 PM

In spite of its terible music, Tetris DX is my favorite version. It's got the sharpest controls, and I love the multiple levels of play.

NESaholic

02-10-2006, 04:45 AM

I'm all down with tengen tetris. :)

Tetris Grand Master

02-10-2006, 11:30 AM

I'd say either the GB version or the NES (nintendo) version. The NES version may get the nod for color and the awesome music.

Magical Tetris Challenge is very good for its Multi-player. It's def a tetris that everyone should check out.

ae.tc

02-10-2006, 11:47 AM

-_- It's obvious! V-Tetris

http://www.vgmuseum.com/images/03/VTetris-01.gif

starsoldier1

02-10-2006, 01:00 PM

Tetris DX for sure. The music sucks but I like how you can just shut it off and you can save your current game in place.

Tetris Worlds has to be the worst.

cyberfluxor

02-13-2006, 08:24 PM

I go for the original Gameboy version, but like the redo in Tetris Plus for the Saturn. Although the original mode is colorful and has the great music of the past redone, the way you warp into each level is so fast it's hard to keep up. Plus it gives you a huge block field so the alignments for drop downs can be rough.

Mr Mort

02-13-2006, 09:29 PM

While not techinically the best conversion, I gotta say Tetris Worlds on Xbox was the most fun for me personally, if only because of online play and voice chat. Really chill alternative to blowing the shit out of teenagers with a machine gun.

I gotta agree with that one. Playing it on Live is a great plus, adding countless replayability. The fact that you can listen to custom soundtracks is nice as well.

My second place one would be Tetris DX, although I have high hopes for Tetris DS.

Iron Draggon

02-14-2006, 02:00 AM

Tetris DX for sure. I need to get that game again. I don't know why I ever got rid of it. I should've kept all of my old GB & GBC games instead of pawning them all for cash. :frustrated:

njiska

02-14-2006, 02:14 AM

Call me old fashioned but Tengen Tetris all the way.

XianXi

02-14-2006, 12:11 PM

Tetris Plus for PSX for me, by far. The 2 player head to head is super entertaining and addictive, very different from any other version. Also the puzzle mode is very challenging.

Make sure the little explorer does get killed by the spikes.

http://www.richpsx.com/screens/tetris.jpg

majinbuu

11-07-2007, 03:06 PM

Hiya there,

I'm sure that there will be many opinions on this, but what is your favorite version of tetris? I am looking for anything pre playstation so systems like Genesis, SNES, NES etc...

It's just that it's a game I never have gotten into, but everyone seems to love it. I want to give it a shot.

Any help? :)

Frankie_Says_Relax

11-07-2007, 03:09 PM

My personal favorite to play in one player endless mode is the original B/W Gameboy version.

And my favorite all-around version is the NES Tengen version. It has great 2 player modes including co-op with extended playing field.

fahlim003

11-07-2007, 03:12 PM

I quite like original GameBoy Tetris too, although I was pleased with the overdue update in Tetris DX for GameBoy Color. Both are great iterations to play.

The Sega arcade Tetris from the late 80's is also quite good and basically paved the way for more manic type Tetris games like The Grand Master series by Arika.

majinbuu

11-07-2007, 03:23 PM

So far I am liking the Tengen NES version, thanks for your help so far.

Mayhem

11-07-2007, 03:52 PM

Tetrix DX for GBC or the Atari arcade.

geneshifter

11-07-2007, 04:03 PM

I'm really enjoying Tetris Splash on the Xbox Live arcade. There's not much in the way of game modes but if you like classic tetris this is a good one. If you get into the current-gen systems with a 360, check it out. Other than that, my next favorite is the one that came free with the original gameboy. I love that thing :)

FantasiaWHT

11-07-2007, 04:34 PM

Did anybody else ever play Tetrinet? Multiplayer tetris with tons of cool powerups and weapons. I don't think it was ever released on a video game system, but I played it on computer all the time in the early-mid 90's

Sweater Fish Deluxe

11-07-2007, 04:50 PM

Another vote for Tengen's NES Tetris. It's fairly limited as far as rotating pieces into place, but once you adjust for that limitation, it has a great feel. So much smoother and more well paced than Nintendo's versions. It also has great music, though the original Gameboy Tetris is even better (and that's something that really ruins the GBC Tetris DX for me, that has some of the worst music in any major Tetris iteration, in my opinion). The only thing that Tengen's Tetris really lacks is junk dropping in the multiplayer versus mode. If it had that, it would definitely be the perfect Tetris even to this day. High score saving would be nice, but I don't really miss it, to be honest.

If you're looking for a nice updated Tetris that adds new features while still remaining true to the original game, The New Tetris on the N64 is a nice game. The controls and movement do not feel as solid to me as Tengen's NES version, but it's good and the block gameplay is cool and feels quite natural to the basic Tetris gameplay unlike some other addit6ional gameplay elements that people have tried to introduce to Tetris.

...word is bondage...

wallydawg

11-07-2007, 04:52 PM

I love Tetris DX. I like how you can pause the game, turn off your system and then return to the game later when you turn it back on.

Best I've gotten is 666 lines.

kentuckyfried

11-07-2007, 05:04 PM

New Tetris for the N64 is awesome, tengen Tetris is almost better though IMO.

roushimsx

11-07-2007, 05:37 PM

On console, my favorite is The New Tetris for N64.
For the arcade, my favorite is Tetris Grand Master 2.
For handhelds, I'm really partial to GB Tetris (much moreso than DX or any subsequent revision of the game on a handheld).

cyberfluxor

11-07-2007, 05:47 PM

I enjoy Tetris Plus on my Saturn and Tetris Classic for DOS. Both were colorful and had decent sound for their times. Also they offer a few other game options and Tetris Plus has the puzzle mode I like.

Jorpho

11-07-2007, 06:52 PM

Nz17

11-07-2007, 07:02 PM

Favorite arcade version: Bloxeed (http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=B&game_id=7170)

Favorite computer versions: LTris (http://lgames.sourceforge.net/index.php?project=LTris) (Linux, Mac OS X, et cetera) and Bricklayer (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?500000021052) (Windows)

Favorite handheld version: ZTetris (http://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/245/24589.html) (TI-89 and TI-92 series of calculators)

MegaDrive20XX

11-07-2007, 07:04 PM

GameBoy Tetris
Tengen Tetris NES

roushimsx

11-07-2007, 07:56 PM

You may also enjoy Tetris the Grand Master, a Japanese arcade game. (No ports of that one, is there?) There seem to be some YouTube vids of it.

Import Xbox360 only. :'(

I keep hoping that one day it'll see the light of day in the US, but it's pretty damn unlikely.

edit (there's always Heboris (http://www.tetrisconcept.com/wiki/index.php?title=Heboris) though!)

bangtango

11-07-2007, 08:07 PM

The two I am most partial to:

1. Black and white Gameboy version
-No surprise. It plays great, all these years later.

2. Nintendo's NES version
-I actually like it better than Tengen's version (which isn't worth the online/Ebay prices) and not just because it costs a lot less. Tengen's version is fun, don't get me wrong (Tetris is a brilliant game), but to me it is just another version.

TheDomesticInstitution

11-07-2007, 08:20 PM

I love the regular NES version, although I've not played any other. I'm really content with that one, which is probably why I haven't tried any other. To me the Tengen looks wierd, and (like Bangtango mentioned) to expensive for me to justify picking up.

ganondorf

11-07-2007, 08:28 PM

Dreamcast

11-07-2007, 08:47 PM

Tetris tower 3D

http://30gms.com/images/uploads/tetris_tower.jpg

MrRoboto19XX

11-07-2007, 09:52 PM

Teris for the original GameBoy. Easily the finest version of the game, it's from Russia with fun!

Nukie

11-07-2007, 11:03 PM

I gotta give a nod to the tengen version, if only for the co-op. My girlfriend and I played that version for four hours straight the other night.

InsaneDavid

11-08-2007, 01:55 AM

As I said in this thread (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83056), The Next Tetris (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Next_Tetris) on the original PlayStation, a version has yet to eclipse it. It's one of the versions that uses the break apart / chain reaction type of Tetris but stays true to the original. Has remixes of most of the classic Tetris tunes, a rank up/down system that adjusts the level / starting height of each player, keeps stats via name registration, and so forth. Large chain reactions cause your opponent's screen to do things like become invisable, spin upside down, etc. The objective is to remove some staggered blocks that reside at the bottom of the well before your opponent can get rid of theirs. The height of the removal blocks is based upon level which is based upon your ranking.

Next would be V-Tetris (JPN) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-Tetris) on the Virtual Boy, it's just incredibly relaxing. I can turn on the mode with the starfield in the background and zone out for hours. Since you're totally focused on the game you can earn crazy scores. No distractions, no outside crap, just Tetris in the dark

The Tengen version of Tetris on the NES would come third, a great port of the arcade release.

Sweater Fish Deluxe

11-08-2007, 02:56 PM

I do agree that the block gameplay in The New Tetris (also included in Tetris Worlds GBA, among others) does add a nifty element to the game. However, there are those who will argue that infinite spin ruins everything (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris#Easy_spin_dispute).
Does The New Tetris really have infinite spin? The Next Tetris which is mentioned in that Wikipedia article is different than The New Tetris on the N64. If it does have inifinite spin, somehow I must have never noticed it. It's odd since I noticed the infinite spin right away when I played Tetris DS.

While I don't think it totally ruins Tetris DS, I do think it changes it so much that I can barely even consider it Tetris. I'll have to go play The New Tetris and see how I feel about it again, it's been a while since I've played it. I just hooked my N64 up for the first time in a long while recently anyway.

...word is bondage...

Julio III

11-09-2007, 06:22 AM

I think the thing is that there have been so many releases of Tetris that most people have surely only played a handful of them. I loved Tetris DS when it came out and enjoy, like everyone else, the original GameBoy version immensely. I would love to give the Arika arcade games a go even though I know I wont do well. I always thought that there should be a download Tetris game for the Wii, I hope they release one on WiiWare's launch. It would be nice if they included a simple version and then a Nintendo-themed version with the new features like on Tetris DS.

BocoDragon

11-09-2007, 08:43 AM

Apparantly there was a Tetris 2 for the Famicom from Nintendo that was completely different (and better) than the Tetris 2 that we got. The Retronauts blog really thinks highly of it:

http://www.1up.com/do/my1Up?publicUserId=5655917&pager.offset=21

majinbuu

11-09-2007, 01:29 PM

I've seemed to have opened a can of worms here, everyone has a different opinion.

Unfortunately after playing many different versions, I just can't get into it. I'll have to stick with columns on the genesis ;)

Don't through all your garbage at me all at one time please :)

Jorpho

11-09-2007, 01:49 PM

Bastet (or the older, less-common variation on the theme, Birdris) also deserves a mention.
http://fph.altervista.org/prog/bastet.shtml

See also Tetripz.
http://www.mutefantasies.com/

bangtango

11-09-2007, 02:10 PM

majinbuu:

Truth is, pretty much any version of Tetris you will find (16-bit or earlier) plays at least decent or good, if not great. That is why you got so many different responses. Some have better music or graphics than others, maybe the controls or detection varies here and there, but the basic gameplay is the same on all of them.

You can't really screw that up, a person would have an easier time messing up a plain ham sandwich. Even those 110-games in one "brick" toys that you find everywhere for a few dollars play a basic version of Tetris and do it pretty well given the limited format.

As for the 32-bit or 64-bit versions of the game, I've never tried those but I also never played a "bad" version of Tetris on any earlier system or even those generic "brick" hand helds.

lkermel

11-09-2007, 02:21 PM

My favourite version of Tetris is Puzzle Bobble... ok, that wasn't funny... ;)
I'm not a bit Tetris fan, but the best version I have played was for the Playstation, this is the one InsaneDavid mentioned I think...

hbkprm

11-10-2007, 03:58 PM

nes baby

ProfJimbo

11-11-2007, 04:07 PM

My favorite is the B&W version that game with my original GameBoy. Put it on endless mode!

lazyhoboguy

07-18-2009, 04:27 AM

I have had tetris on gameboy since I was little and it is still awesome to play. I just picked up tetris for nes today. The gameboy version did not save high scores and I am pretty sure the nes version won't either.

So what is the best version of tetris on a console in your opinion? It would be cool to find a version that saves high scores since it would make the game even more addicting.

nds_demo

07-18-2009, 05:03 AM

The good old GameBoy. The good old grey one. My personal Record was ca. 220 lines 8-)

CDiablo

07-18-2009, 05:14 AM

I vote Tengen Tetris NES to this day and I have played many versions of tetris.

kjmontana

07-18-2009, 05:25 AM

I vote Tengen Tetris NES to this day and I have played many versions of tetris.

Too bad Nintendo sued Tengen and won, thereby eliminating the competition, as their version is far superior to Nintendo's.

TheDomesticInstitution

07-18-2009, 07:15 AM

Here are other threads that tackle this identical question for reference:

2007 (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108841)
2006 (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78861)
Tengen version vs. the NES version (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102471). (Also a great read because you get to find out why a user named Kevin PSX is no longer with us. God what a douche)

Anyway it seems you're likely to get a thousand different responses, because everyone likes something different about each version Tetris.

I personally haven't played much other than the NES version and Tetris 2 on the NES. I still play the NES version very often and love it. And no, because it doesn't have a battery it will not save your high score. I generally go for points vs. levels, and have achieved about 350,000 on the NES version.

lazyhoboguy

07-18-2009, 08:03 AM

ok thanks, Yea I searched for threads about tetris before I posted but there were like a ton of pages and I did not see any on the first page talking about this.

PapaStu

07-18-2009, 10:32 AM

Yeah, the Tetris discussion isn't one thats usually on the front page. I've merged the 2006 and 2007 threads together and this one will be joinging it shortly.

**magic of teh intarwebz commence!!!**

PS Domestic Institution rawks.